Can Paul Williams come back from this?

[Mars_ax]

This was one of the most devestating 1 punch KO's (by Sergio Martinez) in a big fight, that I can ever recall seeing. Can Williams come back from this, and be a player at Jr. Middle & Middleweight again?

[Rantcatrat]

I hope so. I was a fan of both Sergio and Paul before that fight. I'm rooting for the Punisher this weekend, but a lot of people are picking Lara in the upset.

[Mars_ax]

I hope so. I was a fan of both Sergio and Paul before that fight. I'm rooting for the Punisher this weekend, but a lot of people are picking Lara in the upset.

Prolly because of Paul getting knocked out in his last fight, i'm betting that Williams comes back with a vengeance and either stops Lara or wins a clear cut UD, and if he doesn't his career pretty much goes down the tubes.

[Pavlik]

he stated retirement for 2012, he is not motivated anymore i think.

[MMASUX]

I'm not sure how he's going to look. I wouldn't be suprised if Lara won though. I expect it to be a good fight.

[J_Undisputed]

He can come back. The question is where does he go. With his frame, he can put on some muscle, but Everywhere he goes, Martinez has already been there and could be back. Maybe he should fight Cintron again and reassess.( Perhaps in an octogon or something Cintron cannot jump out of)
Lara has 3 first round Ko's in the last 4 according to boxrec, When he stepped up in comp, he got a majority decision. Williams will be the toughest guy he's fought. It will either be a comeback win over an undefeated guy... or "Deja Vu all over again". The first few rounds will be interesting, if Williams starts slow and his chin and confidence aren't what they were. Lara could be sniffing for weakness and looking for the ambush.

[Howlin Mad Missy]

This was one of the most devestating 1 punch KO's (by Sergio Martinez) in a big fight, that I can ever recall seeing. Can Williams come back from this, and be a player at Jr. Middle & Middleweight again?

idiot ref counting.

[MMASUX]

This was one of the most devestating 1 punch KO's (by Sergio Martinez) in a big fight, that I can ever recall seeing. Can Williams come back from this, and be a player at Jr. Middle & Middleweight again?

idiot ref counting.

Me and my wife watched this fight together, and we were both yelling WTF are you doing counting? Get the damn mouth piece out of his mouth and get the Doc's in there.

[Master]

Martinez was not even looking, it was a lucky punch.

[Hunter]

Two of my favorite KOs that I watch over and over are this one and Donaire KOing Darchinyun. That was wicked as well.

[fan johnny]

I jumped two feet out of my chair watching that the first time. I think my wife was asking me what happened.

Paul shouldn't have any problems coming back from that, his problem is he should use that frame to stay outside more. (If he did that he wouldn't be getting hit with a lucky punch.) Someone pointed out that Martinez used that same punch a number of times. I went back and took a look and as I recall he connected with that punch.

[marbleheadmaui]

CAN he? Sure. Lots of fighters have rebounded strongly from getting drilled. Roberto Duran, Ezzard Charles and Jack Demspey among others.

WILL he? No idea. That question really makes Saturday interesting doesn't it?

[marbleheadmaui]

Martinez was not even looking, it was a lucky punch.

[laughing] That if you count he had already landed eleven times before the one that finished Williams. Martinez's trainer really has a great tactical eye.

[Dean Duke]

I hope so Williams is a class act.

[Ant Live]

Paul being KO'ed, do make this weekend very interesting. But I think he will get pass Lara by KO. I'm already asking what's next for Paul. The 154 is the division where he should settle down at. Although he still claim he can still make 147, he will not get Manny or Floyd in the ring. And there's nobody else at that weight for him to fight. But 154 . . . if he gets through Lara . . .
Alfredo Angulo - Should be fighting more often and still a majpr player
Sergei Dzinziruk - Put up a great effort against Martinez and still WBO champ
Antonio Margarito vs Cotto 2 - the winner of this fight
Kermit Cintron - history
Austin Trout - A step up but safe fight for Williams. No ko's in last 10 fights
Saul Alvarez - IMO, still green but a bull. Styles makes fights. WBC champ
Cornelius Bundradge - IBF champ and needs a fight beside the contender to be on center stage
Cory Spinks - recent win and when he's in great shape, a style that can give a lot of people problems
Vanes Martirosyan - chasing Saul. But too needs a mainstream fight
James Kirkland - Got to get back on his Wolfe. Again, styles makes fights